Category Archives: Telemedicine

Corporate Practice of Medicine in Wisconsin: Why Structure Still Matters for Physician Practices

Corporate Practice of Medicine in Wisconsin: Physician practice owners, physician-shareholders, and practice administrators should revisit their entity structure, employment arrangements, and management contracts before assuming that a long-standing structure is legally sound. For many Wisconsin physician practices, corporate practice of … Continue reading →

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Telehealth Membership Platforms: A Provider Compliance Guide

Telehealth Membership Platforms – Operational and Legal Considerations for Healthcare Providers Introduction Telehealth has become a routine part of healthcare delivery in the United States, giving patients more convenient access to clinicians through digital platforms. Telehealth membership platforms, which offer … Continue reading →

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CPOM and Telehealth State Spotlight: Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan

A regional comparison of physician practice requirements in the Midwest demonstrates that Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan present materially different regulatory considerations for concierge, membership-based, and cash-based medical practices. For physicians, practice administrators, and MSO partners, these differences affect how ownership … Continue reading →

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Telehealth and Concierge Medicine – A Strong Fit with Complex Rules

Concierge medicine and telehealth are a strong operational fit, but the combination creates a layered legal and compliance profile. Both models emphasize access, continuity, and individualized care; however, virtual care can transform a single-state concierge practice into a multi-jurisdictional health … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement: What Providers Need to Know

Wisconsin Medicaid Telehealth Reimbursement – Wisconsin Medicaid allows many covered services to be delivered by telehealth when the service is clinically appropriate and functionally equivalent to in-person care. This article by Wisconsin telehealth lawyer John Fisher explains how ForwardHealth reimbursement … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Telehealth Certification for Mental Health Programs: Requirements, Application Steps, and Compliance Tips

Quick answer: Wisconsin telehealth certification for mental health programs generally requires an approved underlying program certification, a written telehealth plan, compliance with applicable Wisconsin Administrative Code requirements, secure technology, privacy protections, staff training, consumer choice, and ongoing quality assurance. Healthcare … Continue reading →

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New Memorandum On Telehealth In Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP Wisconsin Updates Telehealth Guidance for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs Client Alert: August 11, 2015 What Changed? The Wisconsin Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) has issued updated guidance on the use of telehealth … Continue reading →

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Annual Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program Report

 2026 Health Care Fraud Enforcement Update: Compliance Risks, False Claims Act, and Medicare Advantage Health care fraud enforcement is no longer a distant risk reserved for bad actors on the margins of the industry. In 2026, health care providers, suppliers, … Continue reading →

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Concierge Medicine Article Series | The Anti-kickback Statute in Concierge and Cash-based Medical Practices

By John Fisher, JD, CHC, CCEP The Concierge and Cash-Based Medical Practice Article Series explores the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery models that prioritize patient-centered care, transparency, and direct financial relationships between patients and providers. Through this series, readers will … Continue reading →

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CONCLUSIONS ABOUT DIRECT PRIMARY CARE AND CONCIERGE PRACTICES

Now is Not the Time for Complacency The concierge medicine and direct primary care movement represents a genuine and important evolution in how physician services are delivered in the United States. These models, at their best, offer patients more attentive … Continue reading →

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